Canditas-BGN Cream

How to use Canditas-BGN Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Medicine Works

Canditas BGN 0.1% Cream is a combination of three medicines: Beclometasone, Clotrimazole and Gentamicin. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi while Gentamicin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria on the skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.

Expert Advice

• Canditas BGN 0.1% Cream helps treat skin infections.
• It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
• Don"t cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
• If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated, you should stop using Canditas BGN 0.1% Cream and consult your doctor.
• Don"t use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 1 week of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How to use Canditas BGN?

Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected skin areas thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Canditas BGN is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Canditas BGN, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.

Q. Can I overuse Canditas BGN?

No, do not overuse Canditas BGN for long periods or on large areas of skin, than recommended by the doctor. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

Q. Can I stop taking Canditas BGN when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Canditas BGN and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Q. How long does Canditas BGN takes to work?

Usually, Canditas BGN starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can I stop taking Canditas BGN when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Canditas BGN and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Q. What are the precautions needed to be taken while using Canditas BGN?

Canditas BGN should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods of time than you have been advised. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side-effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient, never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.Show moreShow less